DARLENE BRANDER

Accomplished and results-oriented First Nations executive with a proven track record of consistently achieving strategic and operational objectives. Utilizing extensive business knowledge and experience excels at establishing effective working relationships with both First Nations and non-First Nations organizations. Highly skilled in cultivating and maintaining strong community relations, successfully bridging the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Thrives in complex and rapidly evolving environments, demonstrating expertise in diverse areas such as culture and heritage, tourism, fundraising, facility operations, land management, and hospitality.

• Interprovincial Association on Native Employment, President, 2008, 2011
• Saskatoon Aboriginal Professional Association, Director, 2015, 2017
• Wonderhub (formally, Children's Discovery Museum), Director, 07/01/15, 12/01/19
• Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners, Commissioner, 01/01/15, 12/01/15
• Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners, Chair, 01/01/16, 12/01/20
• Canadian Association of Police Governance, Director, 08/01/16, 12/01/20
• Discover Saskatoon, Vice Chair, 04/01/20, 04/01/24
• Saskatchewan Hospitality, 09/01/20, 04/01/24

• FSIN Strength of our Women Nominee - Leadership and Advocacy 2016
• Saskatoon YWCA Women of Distinction nominee in Community Building category 2019
• Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medal 2023